Neway Training » Track Worker http://www.neway-training.com Railway Permanent Way Training from Neway Training Solutions Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:01:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 The Trackworker http://www.neway-training.com/the-trackworker/ http://www.neway-training.com/the-trackworker/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:07:21 +0000 admin http://www.neway-training.com/test/?p=27 Course Aims

This course is intended to provide a delegate with the necessary underpinning knowledge and skills to complete Basic Maintenance Work to the Permanent Way.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the delegates will: -

  • Have a clear understanding of Track Construction and its components
  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge in the Maintenance of the following:-

    • - Formation and Drainage
    - Jointed Plain Line
    - Continuous Welded Rail
    - Switch and Crossing Work
    - Top and Line
    - Clearances

  • Be able to demonstrate the ability to correct Track Alignment Faults
  • Be aware of the precautions necessary when dealing with Extreme Weather
  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of Track Conditions and the Risk of Derailment
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify and correctly use Hand Tools in the Maintenance of Track and Formation, including jacks for the adjustments of top and line
  • Be aware of the requirements of off-track work

    • Course Duration

    Five days

    Pre-requisites

    There are no educational or competence pre-requisites for the course. However, the following factors will be of significant benefit to the delegate: -

  • Completion of the Permanent Way Track Induction Course
  • Have a minimum knowledge of three months work experience within the Permanent Way environment

    • Personal Protective Equipment

    This course requires the delegate to be on or near the running line, therefore, he/she MUST be in possession of: -

  • Valid P. T. S. Card
  • Protective “all orange” High Visibility Clothing to BS EN 471:2003
  • Safety Footwear to BS EN ISO 20345:2004
  • Safety Helmet (white/blue) to BS EN 397:1995
  • General Purpose Gloves to BS EN388:2121
  • Safety Glasses to BS EN 166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F

    • Certification

    A Certificate of Training will be awarded to the delegate on completion of the course

    ]]>     http://www.neway-training.com/the-trackworker/feed/ 0